AP Literature and Language Exam Resources A growing list of some links, articles, and files I've found that might serve useful for you as well. Let me know if you find any others that you think could be useful.
A NOTE ON MULTIPLE CHOICE SCORING CHANGE: Beginning with the May 2011 AP Exam administration, there will be a change to the way AP Exams are scored. Total scores on the multiple-choice section will be based on the number of questions answered correctly. Points will no longer be deducted for incorrect answers and, as always, no points will be awarded for unanswered questions.
An Additional note on scoring: the multiple choice section (1 hour, usually about 5 passages with a total of 55-60 questions) is worth 45% of the total exam score; the free response (essay) section (2 hours, each essay usually 40 minutes; one poetry, one prose, one open question) is worth 55% of the total exam score.
AP LITERATURE POETRY AND PROSE ESSAY QUESTION STEMS
POETRY:
show how verse form and language contribute to the reader's understanding of content
explain how organization of the poem and use of concrete details reveal literal and metaphorical meanings, connect to title
analyze how language (diction, sound devices, allusions) reflects the changing perceptions and emotions of the speaker
contrast opposing attitudes within the poem through analysis of language and emotions of the speaker
contrast attitudes in two poems and discuss techniques used to present the attitudes
contrast two sections, discuss how diction, imagery, movement of the verse reflect differences in tone and content
PROSE (note: watch for irony, sarcasm, patterns of references):
analyze method of argument and speaker's attitude toward character (organization, tone, imagery)
compare two attitudes by analyzing diction and choice of details; show different effects on reader
describe attitude of writer toward subjects through use of diction and detail, narrative structure, syntax
analyze the strategies and devices (organization, diction, tone, use of detail) which make the argument effective for the audience
compare two drafts and discuss probable reasons for the revisions
analyze blend of humor, pathos, and grotesque
Collegeboard's AP Site You can find links to specific content areas (Literature; Language; and those other ones too)
Exam Resources
A growing list of some links, articles, and files I've found that might serve useful for you as well. Let me know if you find any others that you think could be useful.
A NOTE ON MULTIPLE CHOICE SCORING CHANGE:
An Additional note on scoring: the multiple choice section (1 hour, usually about 5 passages with a total of 55-60 questions) is worth 45% of the total exam score; the free response (essay) section (2 hours, each essay usually 40 minutes; one poetry, one prose, one open question) is worth 55% of the total exam score.
AP LITERATURE POETRY AND PROSE ESSAY QUESTION STEMS
POETRY:
- show how verse form and language contribute to the reader's understanding of content
- explain how organization of the poem and use of concrete details reveal literal and metaphorical meanings, connect to title
- analyze how language (diction, sound devices, allusions) reflects the changing perceptions and emotions of the speaker
- contrast opposing attitudes within the poem through analysis of language and emotions of the speaker
- contrast attitudes in two poems and discuss techniques used to present the attitudes
- contrast two sections, discuss how diction, imagery, movement of the verse reflect differences in tone and content
PROSE (note: watch for irony, sarcasm, patterns of references):Collegeboard's AP Site You can find links to specific content areas (Literature; Language; and those other ones too)
Open, Prose, and Poetry prompts from the AP Lit Exams over the last 40 years